12 hours ago, Google confirmed that the company is removing real-time crowding data in Israel and Gaza at the request of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), noting that live traffic information could previously reveal the movements of Israeli armed forces.
Google’s actions will restrict info on its Google Maps and Waze products. Apple Inc.’s own map service, Apple Maps, also complied with the IDF’s request.
IDF now reports that Gaza ground invasion is inevitable…
In the early stages of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Google disabled its real-time mapping services to prevent the tracking of military movements and civilians seeking shelter.
The prospect of Hamas setting more hostages free after the release of two elderly Israelis has paralysed Israel’s long expected ground invasion of Gaza, with top European officials splitting with the United States by calling for a ceasefire to buy time for hostage release negotiations.
The White House on Monday wouldn’t say publicly whether the U.S. has asked Israel to delay an expected ground invasion to give more time for more hostages to be released and to allow more aid into Gaza.
Israel continues to bombard Gaza with airstrikes after Hamas releases more hostages.
The Hamas-run Health Ministry claims at least 5,087 Palestinians have been killed and 15,270 wounded.
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Israel is now actively preparing for a new front in the north to combat Hezbollah: